Controller / Senior Accountant

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including infections disease, cardiometabolic, informatics and toxicology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Main Purpose of the Role

Provide subject matter expertise and project leadership for site import/export matters, ensuring compliance with all relevant customs regulations and trade laws and regulations, including 19CFR,15CFR, FDA, USDA, and other US regulatory agency requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Act as subject matter expert regarding compliant import/export of goods and participate in and/or lead site/division projects related to customs and trade compliance.
• Applies advanced knowledge of import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate response to Broker Requests for Information and follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Design and implement automation solutions to increase efficiency and improve monitoring of compliance issues.
• Interface with related functional areas (logistics, purchasing, materials management, etc.) on customs matters and ensure that personnel within these areas are trained in import/export compliance.
• As directed by Supervisor/Manager, implement appropriate corrective actions in response to any findings in the Corporate C&TC compliance assessment.
• Ensure proper classification, valuation and origin determination for the site’s imported goods, including non-commercial goods.
• Interface with affiliates and third-party suppliers to ensure their understanding of US import documentation requirements.
• Analyze import/export data to identify risks or opportunities for savings. Make recommendations to management, as appropriate.
• Provide analytical support related to CBP Requests for Information, Post-Entry Amendments and Prior Disclosures.
• Provide analytical support, as needed, for reporting price adjustments, royalties, etc. via the CBP Reconciliation Prototype Program.
• Perform eligibility analysis for goods that may benefit from Free Trade Agreement preference.
• Ensure effectively and timely transactional review/audit of all import/export records.
• Personally educate self on latest Customs, FDA, and other government import regulations.

Operates with general direction from the Supervisor/Manager. Incumbent is accountable for compliant importation and exportation of goods and services, including proper classification and valuation. Failure to comply is a violation of law and could result in significant fines or penalties. This employee must have the ability to analyze opportunities and make recommendations on options and/or alternatives to achieve divisional financial objectives. The Sr. Analyst will be privy to highly confidential financial information and must work within the scope of attorney/consultant and client privilege, where deemed appropriate. The proper balance between cost optimization and compliance must be maintained.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, logistics/transportation, or another related field.
• Minimum 4 years of customs compliance experience and or international trade.
• Sound analytical abilities and attention to detail required.
• Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are critical for this position.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist preferred.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain

DIVISION: APOC Point of Care

LOCATION: United States > Princeton : 400 College Road East

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf